What Oslo Havn does

Oslo Havn KF (Port of Oslo) is a municipal enterprise wholly owned by the City of Oslo, established in its current legal form in 2004 with port operations regulated under Norwegian law since 1735. It operates Norway's largest and most strategically located cargo and passenger port, handling 5.4 million tonnes of cargo, 240,000 containers, 3,780 ship calls, 132 cruise calls, and 7.7 million passengers annually across approximately 1,000 acres of port land stretching roughly 10 km of quay from Filipstad to Ormsund. The port serves shipping lines (Color Line, DFDS, Stena Line, Viasea, North Sea Container Line), the Yilport Oslo container terminal at Sjursøya, industrial cargo operators (Heidelberg Materials/Norcem), logistics firms (ASKO), and cruise operators (Hurtigruten), with ~30 cargo and logistics companies operating within its boundaries. It also operates 14 ISPS-secured facilities, a 24/7 Oslo Port Control service on VHF channel 15, and a wholly-owned real estate subsidiary (HAV Eiendom) managing port-related development including Bjørvika.

The port generates revenue through four principal streams: cargo handling and port fees (quay fees, cargo fees, port dues, plus a NOK 0.10/GT environmental and climate surcharge to finance zero-emission solutions), passenger fees (NOK 4.25 per passenger for charter and sightseeing vessels), real estate rental (102,000 m² of warehouse, 31,700 m² of office, including the 33,000 m² Ekeberghallene), and permit/service fees (construction permits at NOK 2,900 plus work signaling at NOK 1,060, ISPS security course access, and marine waste removal). Underlying technology includes comprehensive shore-power infrastructure for ferries, cruise, container, and bulk vessels; the world's first electric environmental boat Pelikan 2 (554-kW batteries, NOK 23 million); three all-electric RTG cranes at the Yilport terminal (Kalmar); the Norwegian Digital Port Infrastructure project (NOK 32 million budget) with standardized port data, ship-transport optimization tools, and SafeSeaNet integration; and a planned Digital Twin to enable autonomous port operations.

The go-to-market is a hybrid of direct enterprise sales (Commercial Director and account management handling major shipping lines and cargo operators) and public-sector leadership positioning (ESPO committee chairs, C40 Green Ports Forum, ESPO Conference Regatta 2021 host, hosted King Willem-Alexander). The port pursues a deliberate green strategy: an 85% GHG reduction target by 2030 versus a 2009 baseline, ISO 14001 certification since 2011, PERS certification through ESPO/Lloyd's Register, and up to 100% environmental-fee discounts for green ships starting 2026. Strategic partnerships include the Emission-free Oslofjord coalition of eight Oslofjord ports and a shore-power alliance with Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Moerdijk for common feeder-ship infrastructure by 2030. The organization operates with approximately 100 employees headquartered at Vippetangen (Skur 38, Akershusstranda 19) with additional operations offices on Sjursøya.

Name

Oslo Havn

Legal name

Oslo Havn KF

Website

https://oslohavn.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oslo Havn KF is the municipal port authority of the City of Oslo, operating Norway's largest cargo and passenger port with 5.4 million tonnes of cargo, 7.7 million passengers, and 240,000 containers annually, serving shipping lines, ferry operators, industrial cargo customers, and cruise companies through quay fees, passenger fees, and waterfront real estate rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Port Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ferry & Domestic Passenger Terminal Operations (TLAHAEAB), Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA), Ferry Terminals & Water Transit Piers (THAIALAH)

Keywords

• Maritime port operations
• Cargo handling services
• Passenger ferry services
• Shore power infrastructure
• Port real estate leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cargo Handling and Port Fees: Oslo Havn charges quay fees, cargo fees, and port dues for all vessel calls and goods handled at the port. Fees are set below other Norwegian ports to incentivize shift from road to sea transport. An environmental and climate additional fee of NOK 0.10 per GT was introduced to finance zero-emission solutions.
2. Passenger Fees: A passenger fee of NOK 4.25 per passenger applies to all vessels engaged in charter and/or sightseeing activities. Different rates apply for high-frequency route services with passenger transportation as the primary purpose.
3. Real Estate Rental: Oslo Havn owns and rents out warehouse spaces (102,000 m2 of storage, 31,700 m2 of office space), outdoor areas, and parking to port-related tenants. Properties include Ekeberghallene (33,000 m2 of storage), Skur 44 office spaces, Sydhavna areas at Ormsund. Hav Eiendom is a subsidiary handling real estate development in Bjørvika.
4. Permit and Service Fees: Fees charged for construction permits (digging/gravetillatelse at NOK 2,900 plus work signaling at NOK 1,060), ISPS security course access, arrangement applications, and marine waste removal services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Oslo Havn (Port of Oslo) operates Norway's largest public cargo and passenger port. It provides quay and berth facilities for container, bulk, Ro-Ro, and passenger vessels; charges port, cargo, and passenger fees; delivers 24/7 vessel traffic management via Oslo Port Control; and rents out warehouse, office, and outdoor space. Operations span Vippetangen (city harbor) and Sydhavna (cargo terminal) with approximately 10 km of quay and over 1,000 acres of port land.

Product overview

Oslo Havn (Port of Oslo) operates as Norway's largest public cargo and passenger port with a comprehensive suite of port management services. The port provides vessel traffic management through Oslo Port Control (24/7), cargo handling via Yilport Oslo container terminal and specialized terminals, passenger ferry and cruise services, and environmental initiatives including shore power infrastructure and electric vessel support. Digital services include live webcam feeds, ship traffic maps, and weather stations. The port also manages real estate assets including warehouses (102,000 m2), offices (31,700 m2), and specialized facilities like Ekeberghallene storage. Key environmental projects include shore power for vessels, Pelikan 2 electric waste collection boat, and zero-emission corridor development. The port operates ISPS security protocols across 14 certified facilities and maintains ISO 14001 and PERS environmental certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oslo Port Control 24/7 vessel traffic management service operating on VHF channel 15, managing waterway traffic in Oslo municipality waters for shipping agents, vessel operators, and maritime service providers.
• ISPS Security Access International Ship and Port Facility Security Code compliant access system for 14 ISPS-certified port facilities, providing gate access with mandatory security training for personnel requiring regular port facility access.
• Cargo Goods Handling Container, Ro-Ro, dry bulk, and wet bulk cargo handling services through specialized terminals at Sydhavna operated by Yilport Oslo and other logistics companies. Serves shipping lines, cargo handlers, and freight forwarders.
• Passenger Ferry Services International and local passenger ferry services and cruise operations at Vippetangen city harbor, serving ferry operators (Color Line, DFDS, Stena Line), cruise lines, local ferries, and charter/sightseeing boat operators.
• Shore Power Infrastructure Onshore power supply facilities for vessels including cruise ships (Revier Quay), container ships, ferries (Utstikker II), and bulk carriers (Nordre Sjursøykai) enabling emission-free port stays.
• Port Call Registration Service for registering and managing vessel port calls and arrivals at Oslo Havn.
• Marine Waste Removal Free marine waste collection service for vessels and community cleanup operations in Oslofjord.
• ISPS Security Course Mandatory security training course (approximately 10-15 minutes duration) for personnel requiring regular access to ISPS-secured port facilities.
• Port Event Management Arrangement services for hosting events in port areas including the annual Oslo havnelangs public event on the harbor promenade.
• Property Rental Commercial property leasing including warehouses (102,000 m2), office space (31,700 m2), outdoor areas, and parking for port-oriented tenants.
• Ekeberghallene Storage Mountain storage halls with 33,000 m2 of renovated space available for rent, located in Ekeberg facility.
• Skur 44 Office Space Office premises of approximately 200 m2 on the second floor of freight and customs building at Revierkaia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.4 million tonnes of cargo handled in 2024
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, flagship, core and minor.

• Fjuel ASstrategicTechnology or Integration · 26 May 2026Port of Oslo and Fjuel AS launched a pilot project for digital management of energy infrastructure, aiming to digitize and optimize energy use within the port.
• North Sea Container Line (NCL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026Launched new weekly container service forming one of the world's first zero-emission freight corridors. The ammonia-powered zero-emission vessel Yara Eyde will be introduced on the route later in 2026.
• Yara Clean AmmoniaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Yara Eyde, the ammonia-powered zero-emission container vessel, will serve on the new green corridor route to Oslo, representing one of the world's first zero-emission freight corridors.
• KalmarcoreOthers · 29 May 2021Supplied three all-electric RTG (Rubber Tyred Gantry) cranes for the Yilport Oslo container terminal at Sjursøya. Cranes are 28 meters high, weigh 161 tonnes each, cost approximately NOK 60 million each. Designed and built in Taicang and Jingtsu, China.
• Grovfjord Mekaniske Verksted (GMV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020GMV built Pelikan 2, the world's first electric environmental boat, on behalf of Port of Oslo. The boat collects waste from inner Oslofjord using digital technology. Cost NOK 23 million, fully financed by the port.
• Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborated on the Norwegian Digital Port Infrastructure project with eight other Norwegian ports and software firm Grieg Connect. The project mapped port objects into a standardized 'Port data' dataset, developed digital tools for port operations efficiency, and created integrations with SafeSeaNet and the Norwegian pilot guide. Budget of NOK 32 million.
• Grieg ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware firm partnered with nine Norwegian ports and Norwegian Mapping Authority to develop IT software tools for the Norwegian Digital Port Infrastructure project, including the 'Port' administration tool for port call registration and invoicing.
• Emission-free Oslofjord (Ports of Drammen, Moss, Borg, Larvik, Grenland, Kristiansand, Arendal)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental collaboration among eight Oslofjord ports to reduce emissions by 85% by 2030. Established common shore power standards, developed green shipping corridors, and facilitating renewable fuels for ships and land transport. Aimed to have shore power in all major Oslofjord ports by 2025.
• European Hub Ports (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPorts in Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Moerdijk agreed to establish common shore power infrastructure for feeder ships by 2030, supporting the Emission-free Oslofjord green corridor initiative.
• C40 Cities Climate Leadership GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort of Oslo participates in C40 Green Ports Forum, collaborating on workshops exploring port and city roles in decarbonizing supply chains, held during Oslo Innovation Week.
• EnovastrategicOthersNorwegian government energy authority providing financial support for shore power infrastructure development at Oslofjord ports. Contributed financing to the Norwegian Digital Port Infrastructure project.
• Repstad Anlegg ASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for the rehabilitation of Tankskipsutstikkeren and reestablishment of Østre Sjursøykai. Project involves civil engineering work including pile drilling, pipe driving, concrete work, and stone filling.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Port of Hamburg: Hamburg Port Authority, a major European public port. Direct peer as a large publicly-owned port authority collaborating with Oslo on green corridor initiatives and shore power standards.
• Port of Stavanger: Norwegian municipal port authority on Norway's west coast, focused on energy sector and offshore services. Direct peer as another publicly-owned Norwegian port with combined cargo, ferry, and offshore activities.
• Port of Gothenburg: Scandinavia's largest container port. Direct peer as the leading Nordic container port with which Oslo competes for transshipment traffic, and a comparable public/private governance hybrid.
• Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP): Cross-border Nordic port operator serving the Copenhagen-Malmö region. Direct peer as a Nordic port combining ferry, cruise, and cargo operations, including international ferry routes similar to Color Line, DFDS, and Stena Line at Oslo.
• Port of Rotterdam: Europe's largest port and a strategic partner in Oslo's Emission-free Oslofjord green corridor initiative. Direct peer as a major European port authority that has agreed on common shore power standards for feeder ships by 2030 with Oslo Havn.
• Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Major European port authority formed by merger of Antwerp and Bruges/Zeebrugge ports. Direct peer as one of the three European hub ports that partnered with Oslo Havn on common shore power infrastructure for feeder ships.
• Port of Helsinki: Nordic municipal port authority serving Finland's capital with similar passenger-cargo mix and international ferry connections. Direct peer as a Nordic capital-city port with comparable operational scale and customer profile.
• Yilport Holding: Turkish-based global container terminal operator that runs Oslo Havn's Sydhavna container terminal at Sjursøya under the Yilport Oslo brand. Direct peer as the operational partner for Oslo's container business and a comparable port operator in its own right.
• Port of Copenhagen (By & Havn): Danish municipal port and city development company. Direct peer as a Nordic capital-city municipal port with combined real estate development (HAV Eiendom-equivalent) and port operations, very similar in governance and business mix.
• Port of Bergen: Norway's second-largest port authority, also a municipal enterprise. Direct peer as a Norwegian public port with combined cargo, ferry, and cruise operations serving western Norway. Comparable governance structure and customer base of international ferry operators and shipping lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/oslohavn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/port-of-oslo
• Instagraminstagram.com/oslohavn

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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